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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295,992.80, 443,114.40 and 196,265.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295,992.80, 443,114.40 and 196,265.60 is: 293,818.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295,992.80 : 443,114.40 = 196,265.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295,992.80/443,114.40 = 196,265.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295,992.80x = 443,114.40 × 196,265.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295,992.80x = 86,968,113,584.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,968,113,584.64/295,992.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293,818.34

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